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Mallika Prasad Reveals She Wrote & Composed Chilling 'Aari Aari' Lullaby for Mardaani 3

Mallika Prasad, who plays the antagonist in 'Mardaani 3', revealed she personally wrote and composed the chilling lullaby 'Aari Aari' for the film. She explained the song is used by her character 'Amma' to manipulate and lure young girls with false promises of a bright future. Prasad credited director Abhiraj Minawala for giving her the creative freedom to develop this key character element. She was cast in the role after casting director Shanoo Sharma saw her previous work in 'Killer Soup' and praised her audition.

Key Points: Mallika Prasad on Creating 'Aari Aari' Lullaby in Mardaani 3

  • Mallika Prasad wrote and composed the song
  • Song is a manipulative tool used by her character
  • Director Abhiraj Minawala gave creative freedom
  • Casting director Shanoo Sharma discovered her
  • She plays the lead antagonist 'Amma'
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"I wrote and composed it": Mallika Prasad on creating chilling 'Aari Aari' lullaby in Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3'

Actor Mallika Prasad discusses writing and composing the chilling 'Aari Aari' lullaby for her antagonist role in Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3.

"I wrote that line and I composed it. - Mallika Prasad"

Mumbai, February 2

Actor Mallika Prasad, who is recently seen in Rani Mukerji starrer 'Mardaani 3', spoke about the creation of 'Aari Aari', the chilling lullaby significantly sung by her character 'Amma' in the film.

In an interaction with ANI, Mallika Prasad described the song as a key extension of 'Amma' and her menacing trick to lure innocent girls into a trap, further revealing that she wrote the lines and composed it for the film.

"I wrote that line and I composed it. It was our director Abhiraj Minwala, who gave me the freedom to explore the character, right from the beginning. I knew that I came from theatre. I could speak to him with much ease about the text, the things I liked and if I needed something. At that time, I understood that he was looking for a lullaby. I started thinking about it and came up with the idea that Amma shows a dream of a bright future to the girls," Mallika shared.

She went on to explain how the character 'Amma' manipulated the girls.

"She manipulated them about a beautiful future and getting freedom. At the same time, there was this notion of bringing out a lullaby from the world of those sleeping pills and drugs," she added.

Elsewhere in the conversation, Mallika Prasad also revealed how she got cast in 'Mardaani 3'.

"Shanoo Sharma (casting director) found me. She saw my previous work in Killer Soup and chose me for the audition. I received a text to audition for a particular scene. I was teaching in NSD when I received a call about something wonderful that every actor wants to hear. She told me 'I haven't seen such a good audition in a really long time'. I came to Mumbai and met everyone," Mallika told ANI.

Mallika Prasad is seen as the lead antagonist in the third 'Mardaani' film. As the merciless, evil, and powerful 'Amma', she is shown as responsible for handling a beggar mafia, mostly targeting child victims.

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, 'Mardaani 3' marks the return of Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect for the craft! Writing and composing the song herself shows deep commitment. The Mardaani series always picks such relevant, hard-hitting topics. This one on the beggar mafia is a reality we often ignore. Rani and Mallika both nailed it.
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Aman W
Honestly, the song was effective but the film felt a bit repetitive compared to the previous ones. The antagonist was strong, but the plot seemed familiar. Still, kudos to Mallika for creating such a memorable and creepy element for her role.
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Shreya B
"Aari Aari" is stuck in my head, but in a scary way! It's brilliant how it shows manipulation – promising a bright future while trapping them. Mallika's theatre background really shows. More films should cast talented actors from NSD and theatre.
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David E
As someone new to Indian cinema, the layers in this character are fascinating. The lullaby as a tool of psychological control is a powerful concept. Mallika Prasad's explanation adds so much depth. Great interview.
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Kavya N
It's heartening to read about a casting director like Shanoo Sharma who actually watches previous work and spots talent. Mallika was terrifyingly good as Amma. Hope this role opens more doors for her. The song is pure genius – sweet yet evil.

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